Firstborns


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The group called the Firstborns heard the call of God and embarked on a journey to a land of peace and joy. But to get there, they must trek through dangerous terrain filled with bandits and marauders, whose only ambition was to steal and kill travelers. Furthermore, hot on their trail were the short, stout man and tall, thin man, their mortal and relentless enemies. They hired mercenaries to hunt them down and slaughter all men, women, and children. Not daunted, the Firstborns continued forward, their faith wholly in God, who had called them, and they met each undertaking and conflict inside and outside the group with courage.




The Reluctant Assassin


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Story Of An Innocent Man, Wrongly Caught As A Terrorist That Changes His Entire Life




On the Comic and Laughter


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An extensive investigation of the forms and functions of the comic, this lively and engaging English critical edition will be welcomed by those interested in laughter, comedy, folklore, Russian literature, and specific authors such as Gogol, Pushkin, Chekhov, Rabelais, Molière, and Shakespeare. The direct, humorous, and provocative style of this work, which tackles the subject of humour with a vast array of vivid examples encountered on every page, will certainly appeal to the contemporary reader. Vladimir Propp takes various forms of laughter in literature and real life and addresses questions such as the comic of similarity, the comic of difference, parody, duping, incongruity, lying, ritual laughter, and carnival laughter. The author of the widely acclaimed Morphology of the Folktale has written an original, comprehensive, and exciting study on how humour works, and on everything you wanted to know about the genre, in a clear, approachable, and insightful manner.




Inner Man


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In his 1891 "The Inner Man" Daniel O'Connell provides instruction on various aspects of gastronomy and provides examples from a variety of California restaurants.




The Men Who Killed the Luftwaffe


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Dramatic story of World War II in the air How the U.S. built an air force of 2.3 million men after starting with 45,000 and defeated the world's best air force Vivid accounts of aerial combat Winner, 2011 San Diego Book Awards for Military & Politics In order to defeat Germany in World War II, the Allies needed to destroy the Third Reich's industry and invade its territory, but before they could effectively do either, they had to defeat the Luftwaffe, whose state-of-the-art aircraft and experienced pilots protected German industry and would batter any attempted invasion. This difficult task fell largely to the U.S., which, at the outset, lacked the necessary men, materiel, and training. Over the ensuing years, thanks to visionary leadership and diligent effort, the U.S. Army Air Force developed strategies and tactics and assembled a well-trained force that convincingly defeated the Luftwaffe.




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Shaw


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It's 1956 in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington D.C., when a prominent Black undertaker is brutally murdered in his own home. With only four black cops on the force and disinterest from the Chief of Police, institutional racism stands in the way of uncovering the killer. Easton Priest is an up-and-coming reporter looking to create a future for himself. When his fianc's father is murdered, the determined young investigator, risks his life to seek the truth for the sake of the man he respected and the woman he intends to marry. Shaw is the story of a community shattered by betrayal and murder, struggling for justice amidst a wall of racism. A young, black journalist seems to be the only hope for restoring dignity to the people and finding a killer on the loose.




First Martyr of Liberty


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First Martyr of Liberty explores how Crispus Attucks's death in the 1770 Boston Massacre led to his achieving mythic significance in African Americans' struggle to incorporate their experiences and heroes into the mainstream of the American historical narrative. While the other victims of the Massacre have been largely ignored, Attucks is widely celebrated as the first to die in the cause of freedom during the era of the American Revolution. He became a symbolic embodiment of black patriotism and citizenship. This book traces Attucks's career through both history and myth to understand how his public memory has been constructed through commemorations and monuments; institutions and organizations bearing his name; juvenile biographies; works of poetry, drama, and visual arts; popular and academic histories; and school textbooks. There will likely never be a definitive biography of Crispus Attucks since so little evidence exists about the man's actual life. While what can and cannot be known about Attucks is addressed here, the focus is on how he has been remembered--variously as either a hero or a villain--and why at times he has been forgotten by different groups and individuals from the eighteenth century to the present day.




Toying with fate; or, Nick Carter's narrow shave


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"Toying with fate; or, Nick Carter's narrow shave" by Nicholas Carter. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.




A Rogue’S Tales


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Ransacked and ripped off, Carr a young human male, sets out to get back what was wrongfully taken in the name of a King's protection taxes. A writing style said to be comparable to M. Night Shymalan/ Clive Barker, unique interior sketches by the author aid the reader through an amusing and original story. In a world of magic and monsters a young male, educated and trained in unusual skills, struggles with choices in life. - Strengthen the skills learned seeking adventure and fortune - Live a simple honest life working the land Thats too dull, running off in dangerous pursuits of gold is more exciting. The misadventures of youth begin to add up causing serious troubles, including continually upsetting his mother. Returning home to find it over turned he learns a King is stretching out his territory and tax collections. Finding out the Kings men forcefully took what should have never been taken, Carr sets out to set things right. Retrieve wrongfully taken property and make amends with his mother. However plans of the mind rarely work out as planned or as easy. His actions have more repercussions then hell realize and knocking at deaths door.... This is the 1st of 3 stories mainly introducing the characters' friends, family and surroundings.